November 09 2017
Subject: EtaPRO based Performance and Condition Monitoring System for Solar PV
Power Plants
Introduction
GP Strategies industry leading real-time EtaPRO Performance and Condition Monitoring
solution has been designed for single as well as fleet power generation plants utilizing various
types of generation technology including Solar PV and Solar CSP Power Plants.
The EtaPRO system can be applied to Thermal Performance monitoring, Asset Reliability
monitoring (using Predictive Analytics) and Predictive Maintenance monitoring using patented
diagnostics algorithms.
Generic Scope
For a typical Solar PV Plant, GP Strategies would supply the following EtaPRO licensed software
components including:
EtaPRO Software licenses
EtaPRO Server Software Version 10.3,
EtaPRO Client Software for unlimited number of customer users without any additional
cost,
EtaPRO Web Client runs using HTML 5 on PC, Mac, iPad, Android, iPhone, and
tablets,
EtaPRO APR Software for early detection of developing anomalies,
EtaPRO Display Configuration Software,
EPLog Software, an electronic operating and availability log, for manual and automated
As part of the Asset Reliability Monitoring package, the EtaPRO ConcernsViewer gives the user
summary information at a glance including current status, historical issues and issue tracking.
Additional graphics screens can be easily configured by the user based on their individual
requirements.
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Abnormal inverter temperatures can be detected. This is of importance when inverters are
beginning to overheat.
As an example, the following trends show normal operation.
However, weather related events can cause Over Generation on some recombiner arrays,
while other arrays have normal production.
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Under generation over a longer term may mean that there is array fouling (dust on the array).
Under generation of AC power over a longer term, given sufficient DC power, may mean a
decrease in inverter efficiency.
With the anomaly detection, GP Strategies would provide our standard three (3) months of
remote monitoring service to the customer. The objectives of the remote monitoring services
are to ensure that the models are effectively monitoring the conditions as conditions change and
help the customers staff become proficient in long-term use of the EtaPRO APR Software. During
this monitoring period, GP Strategies will maintain the EtaPRO Assets as appropriate for new
operating conditions.
Included in the Remote Monitoring Services are the following:
Daily monitoring (normal Amherst business hours) of the EtaPRO APR Concern Viewer
(subject to availability of remote access),
Email notifications of Concerns after GP Strategies investigation and validation,
Weekly email summary of issues identified, and
Monthly conference calls with customers staff to review concern reports, provide trouble
shooting and diagnostic support, and review of monitoring issues identified during the month.
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GP Strategies Corporation performance-condition-monitoring-etapro
25 Northpointe Parkway, Suite 100 1.716.799.1080
Amherst, NY 14228 USA energyservices@gpstrategies.com
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(Predictive Analytics)
EtaPROAdvanced Pattern Recognition
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) reports typical savings of $500,000 to $1,000,000 per year from
early warning of impending equipment failure and successful intervention.
Proven Experience
GP Strategies has been developing and implementing APR-based equipment
condition monitoring solutions for over two decades. Our power proven
engineers use their deep knowledge and understanding of power
plant performance to deliver reliable APR solutions with fewer false positives
than competing alternatives.
2013 GP Strategies Corporation. All rights reserved. GP Strategies and GP Strategies with logo design are trademarks of GP Strategies Corporation.
All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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